Proctor Penetrometer Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-STLE-11345
Quick Answer: The Proctor Penetrometer is a spring dynamometer with a pressure scale on the handle stem, used to establish the relationship between moisture content and penetration resistance of fine-grained soils.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Spring dynamometer with pressure indicating scale on the handle stem
- Load scale of 0 to 55 kg with 1 kg subdivisions
- Sliding ring on the stem shows the maximum pressure reached
- Interchangeable needles from 4.52 mm to 28.55 mm diameter
- Supplied in a wooden carrying case
- Approximate weight of 3.5 kg
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Load scale | 0 to 55 kg, 1 kg subdivisions |
| Maximum load indicator | Sliding ring on the stem |
| Needle diameters | 28.55, 24.79, 20.22, 16.54, 12.83, 9.07, 6.40, 5.23 and 4.52 mm |
| Case | Wooden carrying case |
| Weight | 3.5 kg approx |
About This Product
The penetrometer is used to relate the moisture content of fine-grained soils to their penetration resistance. Pressure is read on the scale along the handle stem, and a sliding ring on the stem marks the maximum pressure obtained in the test. Needles of different diameters can be interchanged on the instrument. Export enquiries for the Proctor Penetrometer are welcome from Burundi, North Macedonia, Serbia, Haiti and Venezuela.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the load range of the Proctor Penetrometer?
The load scale reads from 0 to 55 kg in 1 kg subdivisions, with a maximum load indicator.
What needle diameters does it use?
Interchangeable needles of 28.55, 24.79, 20.22, 16.54, 12.83, 9.07, 6.40, 5.23 and 4.52 mm diameter.
Related: Soil Testing lab Equipment, Proctor Compaction Test Apparatus and Soil Cone Penetrometer.
For a quotation on the Proctor Penetrometer, contact Didactic Lab.
